Prologue

A lone Earth Empire soldier stood on a tall mountain peak that overlooks Republic City. Seeing the massive grey buildings and tall skyscrapers, no words can describe what he is feeling now.

This is the home of the Avatar, a disease that must be get rid of.

Through his glass goggles, he noticed a cranefish bird flying above the sky. It gawked as it flapped its wings, it as if it is mocking him.

As he reached out his left hand to catch it, the bird flew away further, looking down at his weakness. Pathetic.

But now that he think about it, Republic City was once named after this noisy creature. Cranefish town, ah yes, he finally remembered. But just thinking about it made his blood boil. His people was exploited, robbed and deceived. Yet the enemy dare claim the higher ground!

He was weak, but not anymore. For today, the wheels of history will turn in favor of his people. For three long years, he has prepared. But he knew it will be a huge gambit for what he is going to do.

It will be controversial, he will be remembered as both a villain and a hero. But he will most definitely be recognized as a killer.

Yet, part of his heart is still undecided, hesitant even. His greatest struggle is that he can never be sure if what he is doing will ever yield success. He already failed and lost so much, what is he going to lose?

He then looked at a lone Pai Sho piece resting on his palm, a Jasmine flower tile. He remembered how much he loved to play the board game, it was an essential part of who he is.

"I am sorry brother for I have caused you so much pain." The man muffled through his helmet. "Let us play Pai Sho, just one last time."

The Legacy of Kyoshi

By Kaoart

Special thanks to kkachi95 for the amazing cover art!

Fire

Air

Water

Earth

With the world in turmoil, and the people suffering. Chaos, reign free across the lands. Following the death of Avatar Korra, the peace and balance which she has achieved in her lifetime has shown signs of decay and dwindle. Darkness within the hearts of human is every proliferating, cultivating new potential threats that will once again challenge the peace and balance of the four bending nations.

The Earth Kingdom, the largest nation of this world. With diversity numbered in the stars, and strength as strong as the Earth itself. It's people are both numerous and enduring. Yet, even they cannot suffer from chaos and division forever.

The Kingdom, long united must divide, long divided must unite. A cycle of ever rising and falling dynasties, and a history reflected by its ancient existence.

With the fracture of the Earth Empire, it is thought that the nation would once again be bathed in the blessings of Spring. The people, hopeful for the positive changes championed by King Wu, are willing to accept the abolishment of the Earth monarchy. Without hesitation, they embraced the policy proposed by Wu and empowered by Avatar Korra. The United Republic of Nation also firmly supported Wu's endeavors in transforming the Earth Kingdom into independent states with its own governors.

With this in mind, Korra believed that the people of the Earth Kingdom can live happily. She continued her duty as a great Avatar, knowing the change of the Earth Kingdom will benefit its people.

Sadly, reality has a different say in their little game.

With great changes, brings terrible surprises. With a piece of parchment, and a few stroke from a pen. The Earth Kingdom became fractured, divided and broken on its knees. Its people, while numerous, are now no longer bounded to one single banner under the one singular leadership.

Warlords, bandits and rebels, now reign free across the lands. With a large power vacuum to fill, no one is foolish enough to not exploit this opportunity. The choices made by few, can affect the lives of many.

The situation has became rampant, uncontrollable. No one is sure how they can stop the conflicts and turmoil which have been unleashed.

With the sudden and devastating death of Avatar Korra, the world knew chaos would only fester further. Being aware and prudent of the unstable future, the order of White Lotus searches desperately for new Avatar in order to once again bring peace to the world.

Referencing to the cycle of Avatar reincarnations, the Avatar will be born in the Earth Kingdom. But they knew the task will not be an easy one. The continent are ridden with civil wars and uprisings. Internal strife are prevalent, and death is as common as grass.

Members of the order begin their search in major cities such as Ba Sing Se and Omashu. They travelled across the highest mountains and the deepest caves.

Reports and rumours about the Avatar were either fabricated lies, or an attempt by the child's ambitious parents in order to raise their social status.

The Order's quest has so far been not successfully, and little progress were made to locate the next Avatar.

They searched constantly around the country far and wide, but to no avail.

Not even the slightest reliable clue or evidence of the new Avatar could be uncovered by the White Lotus.

Despite their situation, the order were not discouraged nor dishearten by their failures. They knew instinctively that the Avatar will be found sooner or later.

Just like previous members, who have surmounted many difficult challenges and false hopes in their journey to find Avatar Korra, the new generation of White Lotus leaders continued to devote themselves faithfully to the endless search.

However, time is be running out. Without the Avatar, many people utilizes this opportunity to satisfying their greed for power and wealth. Relationships between the four nations as well as Republic city worsen due to high dispute over territory or politics.

The Avatar, which was once predominantly known throughout the world, is nothing more but a distant memory. No longer do people have the same anticipation and excitement for the next avatar like they once have.

Even so, there are many who do still remember the heroic days of Avatar Aang and Korra, who both saved the world from the verge of destruction. There are still people who remain hopeful and waited patiently for the next Avatar to save the world.

Fixing of first 50 chapters done, please contact me if spotted mistakes or inconsistency.